Pyrrhura cruentata
The Ochre-marked Parakeet (Pyrrhura cruentata) is a strikingly colored psittacid endemic to the critically endangered Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. Measuring 28-30 cm (11-12 inches) in length, it is distinguished by its predominantly vibrant green plumage. Key field marks include a diagnostic reddish-brown (ochre) crown and ear-coverts, a prominent red patch on its belly, and a maroon-red tail, often appearing dark purplish in flight. The wing primaries exhibit bright blue outer webs, pr...
Inhabits humid lowland and montane Atlantic Forest, forest edges, and secondary growth, typically found at elevations from sea level up to 1000 meters.
Primarily feeds on a diverse array of fruits, seeds, and flowers, particularly those of the Euterpe edulis palm, supplemented occasionally with insects.
Ochre-marked Parakeets are highly social and diurnal, usually observed in small, cohesive flocks of 3 to 10 individuals, though larger congregations of up to 20 may form outside the breeding season. They forage actively in the canopy and sub-canopy, moving with agility through the foliage to glea...
The Ochre-marked Parakeet is endemic to a highly fragmented range within the humid Atlantic Forest biome of eastern Brazil. Historically, its distribution was more continuous, but it is now restricted to disjunct populations primarily across the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and ...
Vulnerable
- The Ochre-marked Parakeet is one of the larger species within the diverse Pyrrhura genus, known for its vibrant South American parakeets. - Its scientific name, Pyrrhura cruentata, roughly translates to 'blood-stained fire-tailed,' referring to its distinctive reddish tail and belly patch. - Th...